# OptOut News

> Independent news you can trust.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.optoutnews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.optoutnews)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.optoutnews`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** OptOut News
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 5,032
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.21
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-20
- **First published:** 2022-06-30
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-28
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.optoutnews)
- **Website:** [https://www.optout.news/contact](https://www.optout.news/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.optoutnews.org/privacy](https://www.optoutnews.org/privacy)

## Description

"OptOut News" is a free news aggregation app that offers the best of independent media. It provides content from financially independent sources without corporate bias, featuring crucial stories on democracy, climate, and justice. Curated by experienced journalists, users can personalize their news feed while enjoying privacy protection. Operated by the nonprofit OptOut Media Foundation, it aims to provide trustworthy news not influenced by corporations or Wall Street.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.optoutnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.optoutnews)